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MOT History from tests of petrol SEAT ALTEA XLs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:68.77%
(The average a petrol SEAT ALTEA XL year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:807 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment24
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))12
Registration plate lamp issues11
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault9
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak9
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))6
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke |7.4.B.3a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective HUB PINCH BOLT |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides top ones |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP ON |5.4.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |1.1.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached |4.8.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface missing |4.8.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Side repeater not working wires broken |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cyl no.4 misfire |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Emissions not tested no oil |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Registration plate issues1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective plastic push in type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp illuminated. (7.1.6 (a))1
Emissions not tested induction and or exhaust leak affecting test of emissions. (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Emissions not tested major leak exhaust +note smell oil /smokey from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (note all in one with rear section) (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear box (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Emissions not tested excessive exhaust smoke coming out of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Front Drivers view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or the inside (6.2.3 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and holed and exhaust sleave corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1

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